FML
stands for F**k My Life.
FML
is an internet slang initialism used to express dismay, frustration, or dissatisfaction.
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FML
stands for F**k My Life.
FML
is an internet slang initialism used to express dismay, frustration, or dissatisfaction.
If your teenager is having a bad day, don’t be surprised if you see the abbreviation FML
in their messages. This abbreviation is used when things aren’t working out well for your teen, and is similar to the phrase just shoot me.
Your kid might use this phrase in a humorous manner if he/she realizes that whatever problem is occurring is through his/her own fault. Your teen could also use this expression to reference a website called fmylife.com, that recounts humorous true and made-up stories all beginning with today
and ending with fml.
Examples of how your teen might use the slang term FML
:
-As soon as I opened the door, the puppy jumped all over my new pedicure. fml
-Matt has been letting me drive his car to work, so I offered to pay half of the next service on it. Turns out, it was service with a new timing belt and my half is $600 fml.
-I missed my cousin’s wedding to finish this AP Bio project by Monday, and on Sunday night the teacher sent out an email giving us an extra week to work on it. FML
The manager from Lydia’s Boutique called to say I was hired for the summer so I immediately quit my job at the Hotdog Hut, and then the Lydia’s manager called me again and said she had to hire the owner’s niece instead of me. fml
You might learn your child is using this slang term by chance when a text pops up on the phone screen. But while the slang term FML
is usually harmless, other teenage slang terms could indicate that your teen is talking about risky behaviors or communicating with potentially dangerous people.
Having a parental control app on your child’s phone will give you peace of mind by alerting you to your child’s exposure to risks encountered on their phone. With a parental control app installed on your child’s phone, you have the control to set alerts to help your teen avoid the pitfalls of predators, drug dealers, and other negative influences. Having the ability to vary the level of monitoring gives you the power to choose what is right for your child, and these levels can easily be adjusted at any time.
Use of the slang expression FML
by your teen can be a prompt for conversations relating to profanity, social appropriateness, resilience, and coping strategies.
Some kids don’t think using profanity is a big deal, and it’s certainly not life-threatening; however, your teen should be make aware that even though terms such as FML
are used frequently in our culture, he/she could get in trouble for using profanity at school or on the job. Using profanity in everyday conversation allows it to become a habit, and habits are hard to break. Avoiding using profanity yourself is one of the best approaches to show your kids that vulgar language is unacceptable. You might want to drop a fleet of f-bombs in a moment of stress or pain, but by keeping your composure, you are modeling a viable option to cursing.
While using the slang term FML
is normally a way for kids to blow off steam, it cannot be overemphasized that if your child is truly in crisis, you should seek professional help immediately. Teen suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers, and parental intervention can be a lifesaver.
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